2014 Hyundai Tucson
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 202
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2014
Opened by NHTSA
54% of complaints
Complaints per year
2014: 202 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 185 |
| 2006 | 135 |
| 2007 | 65 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2011 | 124 |
| 2012 | 255 |
| 2013 | 266 |
| 2014 | 202 |
| 2015 | 228 |
| 2016 | 1,621 |
| 2017 | 1,089 |
| 2018 | 396 |
| 2019 | 380 |
| 2020 | 177 |
| 2021 | 79 |
| 2022 | 381 |
| 2023 | 135 |
| 2024 | 96 |
| 2025 | 285 |
| 2026 | 64 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
54% · 110 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Bought car in dec 2017. July 8, 2018, car caught on fire while driving. No issues before this event. No warning, care just went up in flames starting from under the car/the engine.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-09
Also filed under Electrical system
Complete engine failure in July of 2024. When the car was sold to us it was under recall and not repaired and we were not told there was a recall. When the engine failed we were told we were at fault because we failed to get the recall addressed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-26
Car died on freeway. Hyundai is saying it needs an engine due to recalls not done. hyundai is refusing to fix these three recalls or replace engine we never received notice of these recalls.Car is sitting at dealership hyundai in…
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-24
Service brakes
28% · 56 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Electrical system
7% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.
Power train
5% · 11 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On Sunday I was at a flat dirt lot at a boat ramp... After my fishing trip I hopped into the car put it in reverse... Backed out of my spot careful to look behind at all the trailers around me... Stopped and shifted into drive...
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-07-15
Fuel/propulsion system
3% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
An authorized Hyundai dealership performed a major engine replacement on my vehicle on June 11, 2024. The vehicle mileage was documented as 110,797 miles in and 111,799 miles out.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-28
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2014-05-09Air bags14V245000 Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured January 3, 2011, through December 23, 2013.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts that secure the driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151.
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2022-05-31Service brakes, hydraulic22V056000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022.
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2022-09-12Defect petitionClosed 2023-12-12 Loss of Motive Power
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2023-11-17Audit queryOpen Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Hyundai Tucson — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 110 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 56 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V245000 · Air bags
- Recall 22V056000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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- Is the 2014 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Hyundai Tucson is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Tucson?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Hyundai Tucson have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.